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Capsicum annuum var. annuumL. Print

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Family Solanaceae nightshades; solanaces
Common name: Siling labuyo (Filipino); Hot pepper; Cayenne pepper (English)
Local name: Katumbal or Kotitot
Indication: cholera
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Mix young leaves in the menu every meal to avoid cholera.
Direction for use: All ages: As needed.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Blancaflor; Precilla (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy Zone V; ) & (b) Sexion; Leah (Negros Occidental; Victorias; Brgy V; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Negros Occidental

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